Crochet Whimsical Woodland Acorn Basket Centerpiece Pattern

This whimsical acorn basket centerpiece is not only cute but practical for storing small items or just as a decorative piece. Follow this beginner-friendly pattern to create your own!

Materials Needed

• Medium weight cotton yarn in brown, tan, and green
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Safety scissors

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch

Pattern Instructions

Base of the Basket

Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 2, 10 dc into the ring. Join with sl st. Round 2: Ch 2, *inc* in each dc around (20 dc). Join with sl st. Round 3: Ch 2, *1 dc, inc* repeat around (30 dc). Join with sl st. Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, inc* repeat around (40 dc). Join with sl st. Round 5-10: Ch 2, dc in each dc around (40 dc). Join with sl st. Round 11: Ch 2, *2 dc, dec* repeat around (30 dc). Join with sl st. Fill with fiberfill.

Top Rim of Basket

Round 12: Ch 1, sc in each dc around (30 sc). Join with sl st.

Larger Acorn (Centerpiece)

Round 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 10 sc into the ring. Join with sl st. Round 2: Ch 1, *inc* in each sc (20 sc). Join with sl st. Round 3: Ch 1, *1 sc, inc* repeat around (30 sc). Join with sl st. Fill with fiberfill.

Acorn Cap

Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 8 sc into the ring. Join with sl st. Round 2: Ch 1, *inc* in each sc (16 sc). Join with sl st. Slip stitch to the top of the acorn body. Attach securely and weave in ends.

Smaller Acorns (Add as desired)

> Repeat larger acorn pattern using a smaller magic ring for desired size.

Assembly

Place the larger acorn in the center and arrange smaller acorns around it. Adjust spacing and add decorations like twigs or faux leaves to your liking.

Finishing Touches

Sew in any loose ends, and your whimsical woodland acorn basket centerpiece is ready to brighten up your home!

Care Instructions

Hand wash and lay flat to dry for best results.

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